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ASUS C202SA overview

The 11.6" C202SA Series 16GB Chromebook from ASUS is an education-focused notebook designed for a classroom environment. It features a rugged enclosure, capable of withstanding the drops and hardships of a student's typical use both in and out of the classroom. Powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3060 Dual-Core processor and 4GB of 1066 MHz DDR3L RAM, the C202 Chromebook can handle multitasking as well as quickly accessing frequently used files and programs. When tasked with a heavier workload, the CPU can reach a burst frequency of 2.48 GHz.

Work efficiently and play comfortably with the 11.6" anti-glare display, driven by integrated Intel HD graphics. Its 1366 x 768 HD resolution will let you enjoy crisp and clear HD content while its anti-glare coating provides comfortable viewing even under sunlight. Furthermore, it has a 180-degree hinge so you can easily share what's on your screen. Use its HDMI port to connect an additional display for even more screen real-estate and multitasking capabilities.

The C202 Chromebook is equipped with 16GB of flash eMMC storage. While it may not be a lot, you can connect external storage solutions such as flash drives and hard drives using its USB ports. Should you run out of ports or would rather save them for other devices, you can pair compatible wireless peripherals to this notebook using Bluetooth 4.2 technology. An SD card reader can also be used for additional storage as well as quickly transferring files from your portable devices.

Connect to the Internet via 802.11ac Wi-Fi with a 360-degree antenna, which offers strong reception to minimize poor signal connection. Other integrated features include a spill-resistant keyboard, rubber-wrapped edges, a 10-hour battery, and a microphone and headphone combo jack. The operating system installed is Chrome OS.

Please note that in order to take full advantage of Chrome OS, you will need to be connected to the Internet.

Designed for the Classroom

The C202 Chromebook has robust, reinforced, rubber-wrapped edges to ensure its components are secured, which reduces the impact from accidents and makes it ideal for the classroom environment. There are also two strategically placed grips on the bottom to prevent it from slipping off your desk. Furthermore, the keyboard is spill-resistant and has large printed keys for easy typing and accuracy.

Drop Tested

The C202 Chromebook is designed to survive drops from up to 3.9' (1.2 m) high, physical stress, shocks, and vibrations.

802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.2

Featuring Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the C202 delivers high performance, broader coverage, and longer battery life than previous Wi-Fi standards. It also comes with Bluetooth 4.2 technology so you'll be able to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible peripherals and accessories.

Long Battery Life

Enjoy up to 10 hours of battery life with the C202 Chromebook. Now you can work all day even if you're out and about.

HD Anti-Glare Display

The HD anti-glare display has a 180-degree hinge and a 1366 x 768 resolution so you can enjoy and share crisp and clear HD content. Its anti-glare coating has a slight glossy finish so images are more vivid, even under the sun.

Less Downtime

The C202 is constructed to be easily taken apart for quick and simple replacement of key components in case of an accident.

100GB of Free Google Drive Storage

With the purchase of a Chromebook, you'll get 100GB of free Google Drive storage for two years so you can save all your photos, videos, and documents. Access them anywhere and share them with anyone.

Chrome OS

Using Linux as a base, Google designed Chrome OS to work exclusively with web applications. The user interface takes a minimalist approach, which greatly resembles the Google Chrome web browser. Chrome OS was built for people who spend a majority, if not all, of their time on the computer connected to the Internet. The only application that comes installed on Chrome OS is a special Google Chrome web browser with an integrated media player and file manager. All other applications are accessed by adding apps from the Google Chrome Web Store. Since Chrome OS relies entirely on Google's web apps and access to Google's services, it is highly recommended that you connect to the Internet to optimize your Chrome OS experience.

ASUS C202SA reviews

11.6" C202SA Series 16GB Chromebook (Dark Blue/Silver) is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Timocharis from
Almost PerfectThe 4GB ram is a nice bonus. Keyboard is exceptionally good and trackpad is flawless. Runs Ubuntu in crouton almost seamlessly, and ChromeOS is snappy -- seldom see any kind of delay at all. Battery life is exceptional. I really have no idea how long it can run but it's more than I've ever needed in a day. The screen is one of the better anti-glares. Though it's not a true matte it's good enough to use outdoors. Processor is more than adequate for most tasks. The only knocks have to do with colors: the blue keyboard letters are hard to see in dim light, and the faux-aluminum palmrest color can slightly reflect on the screen. These are both minor issues in an otherwise great design. It's a little heavier than some of the competition but you're not likely to notice it.

Date published: 2016-12-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Very pleased with my purchase!This was a fantastic buy.... This Asus C202 feels durable and solid and the display hinge is appropriately stiff to hold the screen steady at any angle. The keyboard was surprisingly easy to get used to. I like the full-size shift keys. Touchpad is great too and I think I prefer if over a mouse. I was up and running in no time with this chromebook. I typically use it with a secondary display at my desk, but in the living room I use it as is, or I cast the screen to my tv. I'm a big fan.

Date published: 2016-12-21

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
I bought this Chrome Book for my Wife, & will get one next.I purchased this product as a Birthday gift for my Wife. She had been using a Laptop Computer for several years, but did not really 'get into it'. A friend of hers showed her a 'Chrome Book', how easy it was, how fast, & all the updates, Anti-virus, etc, & she was sold. My Wife has been using it for a couple of weeks now, & is totally happy with it.

Date published: 2017-03-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
webspinner from
Love this chomebookI use my chromebook to surf the web, anything more is done on my desktop PC. It is an efficient little piece of electronics that replaces a tablet I used for 5 years Hope this ASUS does as well for me.

Date published: 2017-01-12

Rated 5 out of
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VT user from
yesNo set up required; worked out of the box. I live in a rural area with very slow connection speed and it is fine.

Date published: 2017-07-24

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Sheryl Matheu from
Not what I was expectingI thought I was buying the same model as I had purchased a few months back. It is a totally different model and not what I was expecting. It is very thick and I have ordered 3 cases already and cannot find one that will fit. Since it is for an 8 year old I really need a case. Wrote B&H customer service and never heard back.

Date published: 2017-05-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seancooper from
High Quality and Inexpensive. Great laptop!I returned the laptop because I fixed the laptop I have. All it needed was to be updated. Anyways, the ASUS laptop was great and looked very sleek! I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a inexpensive, high quality laptop. It's very portable and small or as I like to say, cute. - just like me lol

Date published: 2016-12-11

Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Great laptopBought it for a Christmas gift for our daughter now we are buying one for her son